The Enlightenment Deity Shakyamuni Buddha | Handmade Statue
The Enlightenment Deity Shakyamuni Buddha is made from copper and beautifully adorned with 24K gold gilding, intricate gold and acrylic paintings, and gemstone inlays. Measuring 12.2”/31cm in height and 7.9”/20cm at the base, it weighs 2.99 kg. Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical Buddha and founder of Buddhism, is shown in a meditative posture, representing inner peace, enlightenment, and the path to liberation. A perfect addition to any spiritual space, this statue embodies calm presence and sacred wisdom.
Shakyamuni Buddha is often depicted with an ushnisha, a rounded bump on the top of his head representing his profound spiritual wisdom and enlightenment. According to a popular story, when he was deep in meditation, snails crawled onto his head to protect him from the sun's heat, showing nature’s respect for his spiritual practice. In his left hand, he holds an alms bowl, symbolizing his life of simplicity, humility, and reliance on the generosity of others. His right hand is shown in the bhumisparsha mudra, or “earth-touching” gesture, which signifies the moment he called the earth to witness his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Sitting in the lotus posture—a cross-legged, stable position—he rests on a lotus base shaped like a moon disc, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. Draped in a simple monastic robe, Shakyamuni Buddha embodies the ideals of renunciation and compassion as the founder of Buddhism.
Size: 12.2”/31cm (Height) x 7.9”/20cm (Base)
Weight: 2.99 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
Shakyamuni Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was a spiritual teacher and the founder of Buddhism who lived in the 5th to 6th century BCE. Born a prince in the Shakya clan, he renounced his royal life in search of a solution to human suffering after witnessing old age, sickness, and death. Through deep meditation and self-inquiry, he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree and became the Buddha, meaning “The Awakened One.” He taught the Four Noble Truths: that life involves suffering (duḥkha), suffering has a cause (craving or attachment), it can end (nirvāṇa), and there is a path to its end. This path is the Noble Eightfold Path, which includes right view, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. Shakyamuni Buddha’s teachings form the foundation of Buddhism and guide countless individuals in their spiritual journey toward wisdom (prajñā), ethical living, and inner peace.
